Operations managers, HR professionals and business owners all know the value of effective employee scheduling. Indeed, making sure the right people are in the right place at the right time is crucial if your business is to serve your customers, be productive and ultimately succeed.
No question working hard is important, but it’s also important to make sure you’re not overworking yourself. Overworking symptoms can be subtle and easy to ignore, but if left unchecked they can lead to serious health problems. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the signs of overwork, how to tell your boss you’re overworked, and what to do to prevent employee burnout. Stay tuned!
Project management principles can help your organization strive toward operational excellence. If you are embarking on complex and challenging projects, you need a clear set of principles to ensure you are moving in the right direction. While there are many different project management frameworks, we are going to break down some basic project management fundamentals.
The world of open-source is stronger than ever. As the world gets more connected, more people are interested in being a part of building amazing new technologies. However, there are many more advantages to open-source software than just that. Specifically, there is probably no better way to learn and grow as a developer than to contribute to open-source projects. But, it’s hard to choose from so many different options!
Offshoring development, especially software development, has taken the world by storm. It’s a highly cost-effective way for companies to receive custom software products in record time. This practice became even more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic when companies looked for ways to reduce costs without compromising quality. But is it the right option for your company?
‘What’s the big deal with technical support emails?’ you might ask. Aren’t they simple? In theory, they are, yet many customer support agents manage to make a significant mess. Though it’d be ideal to hand-craft every email you send, it can also be time-consuming and counterproductive. We know our share of agents in tech support, and some of the support conversations they’ve recounted have ranged from terrible to occasionally hilarious.
So let’s talk about time management—the ever-elusive topic that gets attention but often falls through the cracks in many organizations. There’s no question that we all believe time is an important resource. Most would even argue that it’s the most important resource, even more important than money. We all have a finite set of time. And whether we like it or not, the clock is always ticking.
